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Diet and Health

Understand how diet influences health

Explore how dietary patterns affect overall well‑being and specific conditions such as diabetes, heart disease, cancer and obesity. Find resources on general healthy eating, vegetarian and sports nutrition, international nutrition, and nutrient composition.

General Healthy Eating

General Nutrition and Health

Find general nutrition tips and recipes for healthy adults.

Vegetarian Nutrition

Learn about the different types of vegetarian diets and how to meet nutrient needs.

Fitness and Sports Nutrition

View resources on sports nutrition, physical activity, and eating for general fitness.

Nutrition by Health Condition

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Do you have an underlying health problem complicating your nutritional health? Nutrition.gov links to fact sheets and other information sources about healthy eating while living with diabetes, heart disease, food allergies and more.

International Nutrition

Our collection of global nutrition resources, including food guides from different countries and international nutrition programs.

 

What's In Food

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Information about the nutrients and compounds in food, including macronutrients, micronutrients, phytonutrients, and sweeteners. Browse food composition databases, nutrient functions, commodity foods, and more.